People & places (Children's&YA) books

Two Little Confederates from Thomas Nelson Page. Lawyer and American writer (1853-1922).  Read More >>

""Susan: A Story for Children"" by Amy Walton is a heartwarming tale exploring family life through the eyes of a...  Read More >>

In writing this story of Abraham Lincoln, the author depended primarily on Lincoln's own statements and on the statements...  Read More >>

""The Barbadoes Girl: A Tale for Young People"" by Mrs. Hofland offers readers a glimpse into 19th-century life...  Read More >>

""Catharine's Peril, or The Little Russian Girl Lost in a Forest, and Other Stories"" by M. E. Bewsher, is a collection...  Read More >>

Journey to the enchanting island of Puerto Rico with Mary Hazelton Wade's ""Our Little Porto Rican Cousin,"" a captivating...  Read More >>

Rediscover a timeless tale of childhood and faith in Joanna H. Mathews' ""Bessie among the Mountains."" This classic...  Read More >>

Great classic for teenagers. Easy to read for all ages. This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the...  Read More >>

Step back in time to old Quebec with Amanda Minnie Douglas's ""A Little Girl in Old Quebec,"" a captivating historical...  Read More >>

Great classic for teenagers. Easy to read for all ages. This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the...  Read More >>

""Tabitha's Vacation"" by Ruth Alberta Brown is a charming juvenile fiction adventure set against the backdrop of...  Read More >>

""The River of Darkness: Under Africa"" by William Murray Graydon is a classic boys' adventure story set amidst...  Read More >>

Rosa Mulholland's ""Terry, Or, She ought to have been a Boy,"" explores themes of gender roles and coming-of-age...  Read More >>

""Afloat: or, Adventures on Watery Trails"" by Alan Douglas is a classic tale of adventure perfect for young readers...  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

""Quicksilver Sue"" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards explores the complexities of childhood emotions and the enduring...  Read More >>

The Golden Magnet By George Manville Fenn  Read More >>

Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls from L. Frank Baum. American author of children's books, best known for writing...  Read More >>

Rediscover the enchanting world of ""The Doll and Her Friends, or Memoirs of the Lady Seraphina,"" a classic tale...  Read More >>

Ethellyn Gardner wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.  Read More >>

Subtitle: Containing Fancy Drills, Acrostics, Motion Songs, Tableaux, Short Plays, Recitations in Costume, for Children...  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

""How John Became a Man: Life Story of a Motherless Boy"" by Isabel C. Byrum offers a compelling glimpse into frontier...  Read More >>

Step back in time and experience the richness of Brazilian culture through the eyes of a child in ""Our Little Brazilian...  Read More >>

""The Motor Boys Overland: Or, A Long Trip for Fun and Fortune"" by Clarence Young is a thrilling adventure story...  Read More >>